The Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA) dual degree offers a strong and complementary skill set to those looking to do work in the areas of corporate law, investment banking, corporate finance and marketing, among others.

The program generally takes four years, which is one less than it would take if the two degrees were completed separately. Students take both the LSAT and GMAT for admission and complete the required curriculum associated with each respective degree. The equivalent of five semesters (77 credits) are spent in the Law School, and three (51 credits) are spent in Olin Business School. Students who start in only one program are welcome to apply to the other and begin the dual degree during their second year.

Many JD/MBA students also participate in one or more of the law school's clinical programs, including the New York Regulatory and Business Externship and the Entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property Clinic.

Additional Information

  • Email the Law School Admissions Office at applylaw@wustl.edu or call 314-935-4525.
  • For questions related to tuition and financial aid, please email Carrie Burns, Director of Financial Aid and Student Life, at cjburns@wustl.edu or call 314-935-4605.
  • For questions related to registration, residency, course requirements, or academic advising, please email Sarah Hellin, Assistant Dean of Academic Services, at sarah.hellin@wustl.edu or call 314-935-7458.
  • For more information about the MBA, consult the Olin Business School website.

Contact Info

Website:https://law.wustl.edu/academics/jd-degree-program-overview/joint-jd-mba-degree/

JD/MBA

Program Description

The JD/MBA program was founded because there is significant need for business knowledge in the practice of law and for the knowledge of legal basics in the corporate world. The degrees are obtained from the School of Law and Olin Business School. The program generally takes four years (128 credit units) to complete. JD/MBA students pursue a variety of careers, including the following:

  • Corporate law
  • Litigation
  • Investment banking
  • Corporate finance
  • Marketing

Requirements 

  • Complete an application for each school
  • Take the LSAT and GMAT
  • Complete 77 credits (five semesters) of law school
  • Complete 51 credits (three semesters) of business school
  • Complete the required curriculum associated with the respective degrees